used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
eagerly desirous
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
centre-table
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From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
IMPENDINGadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading IMPENDING SHADOWS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
a search for knowledge
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
a small worthless amount
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
not any; not one
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
a brief written record
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
and nothing more
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
Sanford
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From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading IMPENDING SHADOWS.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
in the near future
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
a just detectable amount
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
Truscott
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From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
accept gladly
From this reading He could not but note the warmth of her embrace and welcome; but Jack had been in town since early morning and never before since their marriage had they been separated a single day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
at the time that
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading When Captain Truscott drove up from the ferry and sprang from the carriage at his gate, a cheerful light beamed from the open door and windows of his home, and Grace, all loving greeting, met him on the piazza.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Truscott stepped forward with his old-fashioned courtesy and bowed over her extended hand.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the dim twilight on the piazza he could not see what was apparent as soon as they entered the parlor,--that his young wife's face was unusually pale and her lovely eyes showed suspicious trace of tears; but he could only glance an anxious inquiry, there was then no time for more, as Miss Sanford stood smilingly at the centre-table.
